Fundin and CJ Parker sent TMN the following announcement:

"A group of exiles has successfully breached areas up to and including Pitch Cave 1 to 5 (as named by them). They have discovered various interesting things, which can be read about in Azriel's Foothills Expedition Reports For the Pitch Assault Group. Currently they are in the process of exploring areas beyond Pitch Cave 5 and when they have something substantial to report they will make more of their findings public.

"Please be aware that these trips are privately organized and invite-only for reasons that become obvious when reading the diaries. One tiny mistake costs us dearly in there. When and if we make sufficient breakthroughs in these Pitch Cave areas then, rest assured, I promise we will become more open, and the possibility of guests on trips may arise. We also hope to increase the dissemination of more information on the new areas. You can read more about my own thoughts on how I formed this group at http://fundin.puddleby.info/pitch_caves.html.

"I hope you enjoy reading about the travels we've had as well as the hard work and effort everyone involved has put in. Here's a little postcard from an area beyond Pitch Cave 5 just to stir up interest for our future announcements."